Bilingual Glossary
A shared vocabulary for conversations in English and Chinese.
8 terms
- Neurodiversity神经多样性
The variety of ways people think, learn and experience the world, with attention to individual strengths, support needs and inclusion.
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Learned conceptual, social and practical skills used in everyday life, considered in a person's age and cultural context.
Read the source- Sensory processing感觉处理
How the brain organizes information from the senses, including sight, sound, touch, movement and body position, to support everyday activity.
Read the source- Executive function执行功能
Skills that help with planning, focusing attention, adapting to change and managing tasks.
Read the source- Shared decision-making共同决策
A collaborative conversation about care options that considers evidence and the person's preferences and values.
Read the source- Autism spectrum disorder孤独症谱系障碍
A developmental disability associated with differences in the brain. People's communication, learning and support needs vary.
Read the source- ADHD注意缺陷多动障碍
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; a condition involving difficulties with attention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Read the source- Lifespan perspective全生命周期视角
In the BGMC pathway, considering learning and support across childhood, adulthood, aging and the transitions between them.
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